Jerry Reuss-80 and Nate Colbert-72 Key in USA_Midwest's Victory

10/06/1970 - In an interleague showdown at Neutral Ballpark USA_Midwest bested USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 11-5. Nate Colbert-72 led the offense for USA_Midwest going 3 for 4 with 1 double, 2 home runs and 7 RBI. With the victory, USA_Midwest is now 58-100 on the season and USA_ALA_LOU_MSP's record falls to 87-71. Next up USA_Midwest will travel to USA_ILL_IWA and USA_ALA_LOU_MSP will travel to USA_South.

10-6-1970 (Night Game): 1970-USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 1970_USA_ALM (87-71) vs. 1970-USA_Midwest 1970_USA_MW (58-100)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
1970-USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 1970_USA_ALM	1	1	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	5	12	2
1970-USA_Midwest 1970_USA_MW	0	0	4	3	0	2	0	2	x	11	10	0

Batting

1970-USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 1970_USA_ALM	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	IBB	SO	SB	CS	SH	SF	E	AVE
T. Harper-70 (2B)	4	2	3	0	0	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	.270
T. Agee-66 (RF)	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	.283
R. Smith-77 (DH)	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.270
G. Foster-77 (LF)	4	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.267
L. May-72 (1B)	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.213
A. Otis-73 (CF)	3	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.273
B. Melton-71 (3B)	4	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	.224
T. Sizemore-73 (SS)	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.272
J. Moses-70 (C)	4	1	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.224
	34	5	12	2	0	3	5	2	0	3	0	2	0	0	2	.253

3 for 5 with runners in scoring position.

2B: A. Otis-73[15], J. Moses-70[13]
HR: T. Harper-70(2)[35], G. Foster-77[35]
RBI: T. Harper-70(3)[84], G. Foster-77[106], J. Moses-70[19]
CS: T. Agee-66[5], B. Melton-71[4]
E: T. Harper-70(2)[41]
PB: J. Moses-70[8]
GIDP: G. Foster-77[26], B. Melton-71[18]
LOB: 4

1970-USA_Midwest 1970_USA_MW	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	IBB	SO	SB	CS	SH	SF	E	AVE
R. Hunt-71 (2B)	3	2	1	0	0	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.228
D. Lock-64 (LF)	4	2	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	.245
D. Clendenon-66 (1B)	3	1	1	1	0	0	0	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	.248
N. Colbert-72 (DH)	4	2	3	1	0	2	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.244
B. Browne-66 (RF)	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	.235
M. Shannon-68 (3B)	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.223
B. Russell-78 (SS)	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.262
J. Kenney-69 (CF)	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.258
J. Zimmerman-66 (C)	4	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.214
	34	11	10	2	0	3	11	3	0	7	0	0	0	2	0	.239

3 for 7 with runners in scoring position.

2B: D. Clendenon-66[19], N. Colbert-72[25]
HR: R. Hunt-71[1], N. Colbert-72(2)[37]
RBI: R. Hunt-71(2)[30], D. Lock-64[68], N. Colbert-72(7)[93], J. Zimmerman-66[21]
SF: D. Lock-64[6], N. Colbert-72[5]
HBP: R. Hunt-71(2)[45]
DP: 2
LOB: 6

Pitching

1970-USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 1970_USA_ALM	IP	R	ER	H	2B	3B	HR	BB	IBB	SO	WP	HBP	ERA	Pitches Thrown	Game Score
G. Stone-70(L 11-9)	6.0	9	7	9	2	0	2	3	0	5	0	2	4.73	107	18
C. Carroll-70	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5.24	9	-
C. Upshaw-69	1.0	2	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	3.55	16	-
	8.0	11	7	10	2	0	3	3	0	7	0	2	3.07	132	-

1970-USA_Midwest 1970_USA_MW	IP	R	ER	H	2B	3B	HR	BB	IBB	SO	WP	HBP	ERA	Pitches Thrown	Game Score
J. Reuss-80(W 6-13)	8.0	5	5	11	2	0	3	2	0	3	0	0	4.21	100	32
K. Sanders-71	1.0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2.71	7	-
	9.0	5	5	12	2	0	3	2	0	3	0	0	3.81	107	-

Fielding

1970-USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 1970_USA_ALM	Pos	CH	PO	A	E
C. Carroll-70	P	0	0	0	0
G. Stone-70	P	1	0	1	0
C. Upshaw-69	P	0	0	0	0
J. Moses-70	C	7	7	0	0
L. May-72	1B	9	9	0	0
T. Harper-70	2B	5	1	2	2
B. Melton-71	3B	3	0	3	0
T. Sizemore-73	SS	4	1	3	0
G. Foster-77	LF	3	3	0	0
A. Otis-73	CF	3	3	0	0
T. Agee-66	RF	0	0	0	0

1970-USA_Midwest 1970_USA_MW	Pos	CH	PO	A	E
J. Reuss-80	P	2	2	0	0
K. Sanders-71	P	1	0	1	0
J. Zimmerman-66	C	7	4	3	0
D. Clendenon-66	1B	9	8	1	0
R. Hunt-71	2B	8	3	5	0
M. Shannon-68	3B	1	0	1	0
B. Russell-78	SS	3	1	2	0
D. Lock-64	LF	4	3	1	0
J. Kenney-69	CF	4	4	0	0
B. Browne-66	RF	2	2	0	0

DDBB Player of the Game: N. Colbert-72
Neutral Ballpark
Colbert-72 (1970-USA_Midwest 1970_USA_MW) drives in 7 runs [93].
Away Lineup Type: Profile: LHPDH-Default
Home Lineup Type: Profile: LHPDH-Default

10-6-1970 (Night Game): 1970-USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 1970_USA_ALM (87-71) vs. 1970-USA_Midwest 1970_USA_MW (58-100)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
1970-USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 1970_USA_ALM	1	1	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	5	12	2
1970-USA_Midwest 1970_USA_MW	0	0	4	3	0	2	0	2	x	11	10	0

1970-USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 1970_USA_ALM

Player	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
1) T. Harper-70 (2B)	HR,R(1),RBI	GO43	-	-	HR,2RBI,R(1)	-	1B	-	-
2) T. Agee-66 (RF)	GO63	-	LO9	-	1B,CS(3)	-	SO	-	-
3) R. Smith-77 (DH)	BB	-	SO	-	GO43	-	-	1B,X(4)	-
4) G. Foster-77 (LF)	SO	-	HR,R(4),RBI	-	GO31	-	-	GO463,DP	-
5) L. May-72 (1B)	LO8	-	GO53	-	-	GO43	-	LO7	-
6) A. Otis-73 (CF)	-	2B,X(7)	-	LO8	-	LO7	-	-	BB,X(7)
7) B. Melton-71 (3B)	-	1B,R(9)	-	LO1	-	1B,CS(8)	-	-	GO143,DP
8) T. Sizemore-73 (SS)	-	FO9	-	LO7	-	-	FO8	-	1B
9) J. Moses-70 (C)	-	1B,RBI	-	-	2B,R(1)	-	GO23	-	LO8

1970-USA_Midwest 1970_USA_MW

Player	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
1) R. Hunt-71 (2B)	GO43	-	HR,2RBI,R(1)	HBP	-	HBP,R(4)	-	LO4	-
2) D. Lock-64 (LF)	SO	-	1B,R(4)	SF,RBI	-	LO7	-	ROE4,R(4)	-
3) D. Clendenon-66 (1B)	2B	-	PB,SO	BB	-	BB,R(4)	-	SO	-
4) N. Colbert-72 (DH)	GO43	-	HR,2RBI,R(4)	SF,RBI	-	2B,2RBI	-	HR,2RBI,R(4)	-
5) B. Browne-66 (RF)	-	SO	SO	LO8	-	BB	-	SO	-
6) M. Shannon-68 (3B)	-	GO53	LO7	-	FO7	SO	-	-	-
7) B. Russell-78 (SS)	-	1B	-	ROE4,R(9)	PU6	-	GO63	-	-
8) J. Kenney-69 (CF)	-	GO63	-	1B,R(2)	GO63	-	GO53	-	-
9) J. Zimmerman-66 (C)	-	-	1B,R(1)	1B,RBI,R(4)	-	GO13	GO53	-	-

SCORING PLAYS

Top of the 1st
A great day for a scheduled game between
USA_ALA_LOU_MSP (87-70) and USA_Midwest (57-100).
The starting pitcher for USA_ALA_LOU_MSP is George H Stone-70 (11-8, 4.51).
The starting pitcher for USA_Midwest is Jerry Reuss-80 (5-13, 4.14).


*** Top of the 1st ***


Up to bat is the menacing Harper-70. 
  He entered the game batting .267 with 33 HR and 81 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 1st.
  Reuss-80 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  In the air to right near the foul line ...
  racing over is Browne-66 ...
  but he gets there just in time to watch it land in the seats ...
  Home Run for Harper-70!

  And that breaks the tie, USA_Midwest now trails 1 - 0.



Top of the 2nd
Right-handed Moses-70 ready to face off against Reuss-80 ...
staring him down.
  two out here in the Top of the 2nd.
  Melton-71 is on at second. 
  Reuss-80 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  And he promptly strokes one to right field ... 
  a solid line drive single for Moses-70.

  A green light from the coaching box ...
  so Melton-71 keeps on going ...
  but Browne-66 might have a play ...
  strong throw, but it's off line ... he's safe!
  Scoring from second is Melton-71.
  and Moses-70 alertly takes second on the throw.



Top of the 3rd
Here's Foster-77. 
  He entered the game batting .267 with 34 HR and 105 RBI.
  two away.
  Reuss-80 comes set to the letters...
  the pitch...

  And there's a high fly ball to deep right field ...
  Browne-66 is shuffling back to the track ...
  he reaches up ...
  can't get it ...
  and that ball sneaks into the seats for a Home Run!



Bottom of the 3rd
Hunt-71 is up there now. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  Zimmerman-66 takes his lead from first.
  Stone-70 checks Zimmerman-66 to keep him close to the bag ...
  Stone-70 cranks and fires ...

  Right in his wheelhouse ...
  and Hunt-71 just unloads ...
  that's just going to jump out of here ...
  deep over the right field wall ...
  Home Run for Hunt-71!
  Zimmerman-66 scores.



Colbert-72 is coming up next. 
  He entered the game batting .240 with 35 HR and 86 RBI.
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  Lock-64 is on at second. 
  Now the pitch to Colbert-72 ...

  Swung on ...
  Hit in the air to right field ...
  going back is Agee-66 ...
  way back ...
  to the wall ...
  and that one's outta here! Home Run for Colbert-72!
  Lock-64 scores.
  and that is 36 home runs for Colbert-72 so far this season.

  And just like that, USA_Midwest has taken a 4 - 3 lead.



Bottom of the 4th
Zimmerman-66 is coming up next. 
  He entered the game batting .211 with 1 HR and 20 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  Stone-70 in a bit of a jam here, with Russell-78 at third, and Kenney-69 at first.
  Kenney-69 held on by May-72.
  Here's the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  Zimmerman-66 hits it hard on the ground ... 
  and that's into left field for a base hit ... 
  up to get it is Foster-77 ... 
  single for Zimmerman-66.

  And they'll hold the runners here ...
  Giving the bats a chance for a big inning ...
  Here comes Russell-78.
  Kenney-69 advances to second.



Right-handed Lock-64 ready to face off against Stone-70 ...
staring him down.
  nobody out here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  The bases are loaded.
  Stone-70 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Lined to center ...
  That won't fall in, but he hit it hard ...
  And Otis-73 catches it to retire Lock-64.

  Kenney-69 is tagging up ...
  and the throw is cut off ... he scores easily.



Colbert-72 ready to face off against Stone-70 ...
staring him down.
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  The bases are loaded.
  And Stone-70 steps off the mound for a moment...
  he is ready now...
  the pitch...

  Hit on the button towards center field ...
  but right at Otis-73 ...
  who stays with it to retire Colbert-72.

  Tagging from third is Zimmerman-66 ...
  and he scores easily.



Top of the 5th
Batting next for USA_ALA_LOU_MSP, Harper-70. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
  nobody out.
  Moses-70 is hanging out at second. 
  And Reuss-80 steps off the mound for a moment...
  he is ready now...
  the pitch...
  deep fly ball to center field ...
  open the window Aunt Minnie ... here it comes ... home run!
  That drives in Moses-70.
  and Harper-70 has 2 home runs today.



Bottom of the 6th
Now at the plate, Colbert-72. 
  He has had some luck kocking in baserunners this season.
  He entered the game batting .240 with 35 HR and 86 RBI.
  two gone.
  Hunt-71 takes his lead from second. Clendenon-66 stretching his lead at first.
  Stone-70 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  hit in the air to left field ...
  going back is Foster-77 ...
  way back ...
  and it's off the wall ...
  Colbert-72 cruises toward second for a double.

  They are going to send the runner home ...
  the cutoff goes to Melton-71 who relays it home ...
  and he's safe!
  Here comes Hunt-71 to score.
  Scoring from first is Clendenon-66.
  and Colbert-72 takes third on the throw.



Bottom of the 8th
And that brings up the righty Colbert-72. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3 with 1 HR and 5 RBI.
  two down.
  Lock-64 leads off first.
  Lock-64 held on by May-72.
  Now the pitch to Colbert-72 ...

  Well hit to right field ...
  Agee-66 going back, but he has no chance ...
  and that one's well into the cheap seats ...
  Home Run for Colbert-72!
  That drives in Lock-64.
  and Colbert-72 has 2 bombs today.

PLAY BY PLAY

A great day for a scheduled game between
USA_ALA_LOU_MSP (87-70) and USA_Midwest (57-100).
The starting pitcher for USA_ALA_LOU_MSP is George H Stone-70 (11-8, 4.51).
The starting pitcher for USA_Midwest is Jerry Reuss-80 (5-13, 4.14).


*** Top of the 1st ***


Up to bat is the menacing Harper-70. 
  He entered the game batting .267 with 33 HR and 81 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 1st.
  Reuss-80 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  In the air to right near the foul line ...
  racing over is Browne-66 ...
  but he gets there just in time to watch it land in the seats ...
  Home Run for Harper-70!

  And that breaks the tie, USA_Midwest now trails 1 - 0.


Agee-66 steps up next. 
  nobody out.
  Reuss-80 rears back and fires ...

  Bounced to Russell-78 at shortstop ...
  He scoops it up ...
  And fires to first for the out.


Coming up to the plate is Smith-77. 
  He entered the game batting .270 with 24 HR and 65 RBI.
  one gone here in the Top of the 1st.
  Smith-77 waiting ... 
  now Reuss-80 delivers ...

  Ball four ... and Smith-77 draws a walk.


Foster-77 steps into the box. 
  one down here in the Top of the 1st.
  Smith-77 is edging off the bag at first.
  Clendenon-66 holding Smith-77 to the bag.
  Reuss-80 ready and deals ...

  A swing and a miss ...
  Mark down another strikeout for Reuss-80.


Standing in to hit is May-72. 
  He entered the game batting .218 with 7 HR and 19 RBI.
  two gone here in the Top of the 1st.
  Smith-77 leads off first.
  Reuss-80 a long look at Smith-77 ...
  And Reuss-80 steps off the mound for a moment...
  he is ready now...
  the pitch...

  Lined to center ...
  But right at Kenney-69 ...
  Who had him played perfectly for the out.


  And Reuss-80 wriggles off the hook, but USA_ALA_LOU_MSP pushes 1 run across to take the lead...
  and after one half, it's 1 - 0.

*** Bottom of the 1st ***
*** USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 1 - USA_Midwest 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_Midwest: Hunt-71, Lock-64, and Clendenon-66 ***


Hunt-71 at the plate. 
  He entered the game batting .228 with 28 RBI.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 1st.
  Stone-70 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  Soft liner caught ... no, trapped by Harper-70 at second base ...
  Who now throws to first for the out.


Lock-64 will be the batter. 
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 1st.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Swung on and missed ...
  Stone-70 gets him with the high hard one.


Here's Clendenon-66. 
  two down.
  Now the pitch to Clendenon-66 ...

  And there's a shot down the first base line ...
  fair ball, and headed for the right field corner ...
  Agee-66 unable to cut it off ...
  and Clendenon-66 cruises toward second for a double.


Colbert-72 is next. 
  He entered the game batting .240 with 35 HR and 86 RBI.
  two down.
  Clendenon-66 is on at second. 
  Stone-70 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Ground ball smoked to second base ...
  Harper-70 with the grab ...
  He sets, and fires to first for the routine out.


  No runs, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for USA_Midwest...
  And after 1 it's USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 1 - USA_Midwest 0.

*** Top of the 2nd ***
*** USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 1 - USA_Midwest 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_ALA_LOU_MSP: Otis-73, Melton-71, and Sizemore-73 ***


Otis-73 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now the powerful hitter is ready.
  nobody gone.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Swung on ...
  driven to the gap in left center ...
  Kenney-69 chasing it down ...
  but he's not going to get there ... 
  and it goes to the wall ...
  that is going to be a double for Otis-73.


Standing in to hit is Melton-71. 
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 2nd.
  Otis-73 perched out at second. 
  Reuss-80 sets and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  Melton-71 hits it hard on the ground ... 
  and that's into left field for a base hit ... 
  up to get it is Lock-64 ... 
  single for Melton-71.

  A green light from the coaching box ...
  so Otis-73 keeps on going ...
  but Lock-64 might have a play ...
  strong throw to Zimmerman-66 ...
  to nail him ... nice play!
  and Melton-71 takes second on the throw.


Sizemore-73 at the plate. 
  one out.
  Melton-71 is on at second. 
  And Reuss-80 steps off the mound for a moment...
  he is ready now...
  the pitch...

  Lifted to right ...
  But not deep ...
  Browne-66 has it lined up ...
  And he pulls it in.


Right-handed Moses-70 ready to face off against Reuss-80 ...
staring him down.
  two out here in the Top of the 2nd.
  Melton-71 is on at second. 
  Reuss-80 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  And he promptly strokes one to right field ... 
  a solid line drive single for Moses-70.

  A green light from the coaching box ...
  so Melton-71 keeps on going ...
  but Browne-66 might have a play ...
  strong throw, but it's off line ... he's safe!
  Scoring from second is Melton-71.
  and Moses-70 alertly takes second on the throw.


Harper-70 is up there now. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
  two gone here in the Top of the 2nd.
  Moses-70 is hanging out at second. 
  Reuss-80 cranks and fires ...

  Big bouncer to second base ...
  up in the air to get it is Hunt-71 ...
  and he makes a strong, accurate throw to Clendenon-66 to get him.


  1 run, 2 hits, and 1 man left on base for USA_ALA_LOU_MSP...
  And after 1 and a half it's USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 2 - USA_Midwest 0.

*** Bottom of the 2nd ***
*** USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 2 - USA_Midwest 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_Midwest: Browne-66, Shannon-68, and Russell-78 ***


Here's the righty Browne-66. 
  nobody gone.
  Stone-70 delivers ...

  Strike three swinging.


Shannon-68 at the plate. 
  one down here in the Bottom of the 2nd.
  Stone-70 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  A bouncer to Melton-71 at third base ...
  He collects the ball ...
  and makes the throw to first for the out.


Russell-78 is coming up next. 
  two out.
  Stone-70 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's grounded sharply to the left side ...
  past Melton-71 and into left field ...
  Foster-77 comes up with it quickly there...
  and Russell-78 is going to have himself a single.


That will bring up Kenney-69. 
  two down here in the Bottom of the 2nd.
  Russell-78 leads off first.
  May-72 holding Russell-78 to the bag.
  Stone-70 rears back and fires ...

  Kenney-69 hits a hard ground ball up the middle ... 
  cut off quickly by Sizemore-73 ... 
  lots of time ... 
  and he throws out Kenney-69 easily.


  No runs, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for USA_Midwest...
  We've played 2, and the score is USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 2 - USA_Midwest 0.

*** Top of the 3rd ***
*** USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 2 - USA_Midwest 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_ALA_LOU_MSP: Agee-66, Smith-77, and Foster-77 ***


And that brings up the right-hander Agee-66. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 3rd.
  The windup and the pitch from Reuss-80 ...

  A liner to right ...
  But Browne-66 is right there ...
  To pull it in.


Smith-77 stands in and cocks his bat ...
Reuss-80 looks in.
  one down.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Strike three called ...
  And Smith-77 will exit stage left.


Here's Foster-77. 
  He entered the game batting .267 with 34 HR and 105 RBI.
  two away.
  Reuss-80 comes set to the letters...
  the pitch...

  And there's a high fly ball to deep right field ...
  Browne-66 is shuffling back to the track ...
  he reaches up ...
  can't get it ...
  and that ball sneaks into the seats for a Home Run!


Now May-72 strides to the plate. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two down here in the Top of the 3rd.
  Reuss-80 rears back and fires ...

  Easy grounder ...
  To the left side of the diamond ...
  Shannon-68 has it ...
  And throws to first for the out.


  1 run, 1 hit, and nobody left on base for USA_ALA_LOU_MSP...
  And after 2 and a half it's USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 3 - USA_Midwest 0.

*** Bottom of the 3rd ***
*** USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 3 - USA_Midwest 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_Midwest: Zimmerman-66, Hunt-71, and Lock-64 ***


Zimmerman-66 steps up next. 
  He entered the game batting .211 with 1 HR and 20 RBI.
  nobody gone.
  Stone-70 delivers ...

  Lined hard to second base ...
  just out of Harper-70's reach ...
  and into right field for a base hit ...
  picked up there by Agee-66 ...
  single for Zimmerman-66.


Hunt-71 is up there now. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  Zimmerman-66 takes his lead from first.
  Stone-70 checks Zimmerman-66 to keep him close to the bag ...
  Stone-70 cranks and fires ...

  Right in his wheelhouse ...
  and Hunt-71 just unloads ...
  that's just going to jump out of here ...
  deep over the right field wall ...
  Home Run for Hunt-71!
  Zimmerman-66 scores.


Settling into the box is Lock-64. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  Stone-70 winds and deals ...

  Fastball ...
  and that's grounded sharply to the left side ...
  past Melton-71 and into left field ...
  Foster-77 comes up with it quickly there...
  and Lock-64 is going to have himself a single.


Here's Clendenon-66. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  nobody down.
  Lock-64 leads off first.
  Lock-64 held on by May-72.
  Stone-70 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  Moses-70 bobbles the ball ...
  And now boots it up the first base line ...
  That'll be a passed ball.
  Taking second is Lock-64.


Now batting, Clendenon-66. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  nobody out.
  Lock-64 is on at second. 
  Stone-70 fires to second ...
  Safe! He almost caught Lock-64 leaning.



Up to bat is Clendenon-66... 
and the defense digs-in for the hard hitting slugger. 
  He entered the game batting .247 with 20 HR and 56 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  Lock-64 perched out at second. 
  Stone-70 rears back and fires ...

  Taken for strike three ...
  And that's all for Mr. Clendenon-66.


Colbert-72 is coming up next. 
  He entered the game batting .240 with 35 HR and 86 RBI.
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  Lock-64 is on at second. 
  Now the pitch to Colbert-72 ...

  Swung on ...
  Hit in the air to right field ...
  going back is Agee-66 ...
  way back ...
  to the wall ...
  and that one's outta here! Home Run for Colbert-72!
  Lock-64 scores.
  and that is 36 home runs for Colbert-72 so far this season.

  And just like that, USA_Midwest has taken a 4 - 3 lead.


Browne-66 is next. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one gone.
  Stone-70 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  Strike three called ...
  And Browne-66 gets directions to the dugout ...
  courtesy of a Stone-70 slider.


Here's Shannon-68. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two away.
  Stone-70 shakes off a few signs...
  he is ready now...
  the pitch...

  Lined to left ...
  But right at Foster-77 ...
  Who had him played perfectly for the out.


  And Stone-70 wriggles off the hook, but USA_Midwest pushes 4 runs across to take the lead...
  and after 3, it's 4 - 3.

*** Top of the 4th ***
*** USA_Midwest 4 - USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_ALA_LOU_MSP: Otis-73, Melton-71, and Sizemore-73 ***


Otis-73 chatting with Zimmerman-66 behind the plate for a moment ...
Now the slugger is ready.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 4th.
  Reuss-80 rocks and fires ...

  Lined to center ...
  Right at Kenney-69 ...
  And he pulls it in.


Right-handed hitter Melton-71 checks in. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  one out.
  Reuss-80 cranks and fires ...

  Fastball ...
  and lined towards the mound ...
  but right at Reuss-80 ...
  and he makes the catch for the out.


Sizemore-73 takes a few practice cuts ...
Now he's ready.
  two out.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Hit on the button towards left field ...
  but right at Lock-64 ...
  who stays with it to retire Sizemore-73.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_ALA_LOU_MSP...
  And after 3 and a half it's USA_Midwest 4 - USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 3.

*** Bottom of the 4th ***
*** USA_Midwest 4 - USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_Midwest: Russell-78, Kenney-69, and Zimmerman-66 ***


Russell-78 stands in to take his turn. 
  He entered the game batting .262 with 29 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  Now the pitch to Russell-78 ...

  Russell-78 hits it slowly on the ground towards second base ...
  up with it there is Harper-70 ... 
  but he bobbles it and will have no play ... 
  charge the error to Harper-70 ...
  as Russell-78 reaches.


Batting next for USA_Midwest, Kenney-69. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody out.
  Russell-78 is edging off the bag at first.
  They throw over to first ... 
  And Russell-78 gets back easily.



Coming up to the plate is Kenney-69. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody out.
  Russell-78 is parked on first.
  Stone-70 a long look at Russell-78 ...
  Stone-70 looks down and gets a sign from Moses-70 ... 
  the pitch ...
  the runner is on the move ...

  Swung on ...
  line shot ...
  over the infield and into right field for a base hit ...
  a blistering single for Kenney-69.

  Russell-78 is trying for extra bases ...
  Taking third is Russell-78.


Zimmerman-66 is coming up next. 
  He entered the game batting .211 with 1 HR and 20 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  Stone-70 in a bit of a jam here, with Russell-78 at third, and Kenney-69 at first.
  Kenney-69 held on by May-72.
  Here's the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  Zimmerman-66 hits it hard on the ground ... 
  and that's into left field for a base hit ... 
  up to get it is Foster-77 ... 
  single for Zimmerman-66.

  And they'll hold the runners here ...
  Giving the bats a chance for a big inning ...
  Here comes Russell-78.
  Kenney-69 advances to second.


Hunt-71 is next. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
  nobody out.
  Kenney-69 is on at second. Zimmerman-66 is parked on first.
  Stone-70 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Look Out!  Stone-70 tried to come inside and hits Hunt-71 in the shoulder ...
  and he trots slowly down to first.
  Kenney-69 goes to third base.
  Zimmerman-66 hustles to second.


Right-handed Lock-64 ready to face off against Stone-70 ...
staring him down.
  nobody out here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  The bases are loaded.
  Stone-70 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Lined to center ...
  That won't fall in, but he hit it hard ...
  And Otis-73 catches it to retire Lock-64.

  Kenney-69 is tagging up ...
  and the throw is cut off ... he scores easily.


Now batting, the hard hitting Clendenon-66. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  one out.
  Zimmerman-66 is on at second. Hunt-71 leads off first.
  Stone-70 has thrown 63 pitches so far ...
  and here comes another one ...

  That's ball four and Clendenon-66 looks a bit frustrated ...
  I think he wanted a pitch to hit.
  Zimmerman-66 hustles to third.
  Hunt-71 takes second.


Colbert-72 ready to face off against Stone-70 ...
staring him down.
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  The bases are loaded.
  And Stone-70 steps off the mound for a moment...
  he is ready now...
  the pitch...

  Hit on the button towards center field ...
  but right at Otis-73 ...
  who stays with it to retire Colbert-72.

  Tagging from third is Zimmerman-66 ...
  and he scores easily.


Hitting next is Browne-66. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  two out here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  Hunt-71 leads off second. Clendenon-66 is parked on first.
  Stone-70 shakes off a few signs...
  he is ready now...
  the pitch...

  Hard line drive to center field ...
  and that's snared by Otis-73 to take a hit away from Browne-66!


  3 runs, 2 hits, and 2 runners left on base for USA_Midwest...
  4 in the books, and it's USA_Midwest 7 - USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 3.

*** Top of the 5th ***
*** USA_Midwest 7 - USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_ALA_LOU_MSP: Moses-70, Harper-70, and Agee-66 ***


And play stops for a moment as Moses-70 goes back to the dugout to get a new bat ...
Now he returns and steps into the box.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 5th.
  Reuss-80 rears back and fires ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's hit into the gap in left center ...
  Lock-64 on the dead run ...
  he reaches up ...
  can't get it ...
  and that's off the wall for a double.


Batting next for USA_ALA_LOU_MSP, Harper-70. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
  nobody out.
  Moses-70 is hanging out at second. 
  And Reuss-80 steps off the mound for a moment...
  he is ready now...
  the pitch...
  deep fly ball to center field ...
  open the window Aunt Minnie ... here it comes ... home run!
  That drives in Moses-70.
  and Harper-70 has 2 home runs today.


Agee-66 steps in. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 5th.
  Reuss-80 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  Line drive ...
  and into center field for a base hit ...
  Agee-66 is on with a single.


Settling into the box is the extra base machine Smith-77. 
  He entered the game batting .270 with 24 HR and 65 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 5th.
  Agee-66 leads off first.
  Agee-66 showing no respect for Reuss-80's pickoff move ...
  He has a solid lead ...

  There goes Agee-66 ...
  the throw from Zimmerman-66 ...
  is right on the money to nail him!


Getting set to hit is Smith-77. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one out here in the Top of the 5th.
  Now the pitch to Smith-77 ...

  Swung on ...
  and Smith-77 rolls it slowly to second base ...
  on it easily is Hunt-71 ...
  and over to Clendenon-66 to record the out.


Foster-77 is next. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
  two out.
  Reuss-80 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  Slow roller to first base ...
  Clendenon-66 picks it up ...
  And makes an easy toss to Reuss-80 to take care of Foster-77.


  2 runs, 3 hits, and nobody left on base for USA_ALA_LOU_MSP...
  We've played 4 and a half, and the score is USA_Midwest 7 - USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 5.

*** Bottom of the 5th ***
*** USA_Midwest 7 - USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 5 ***
*** Due up for USA_Midwest: Shannon-68, Russell-78, and Kenney-69 ***


Shannon-68 will be the batter. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  nobody down.
  Stone-70 ready and deals ...

  Hit softly in the air toward Foster-77 in left ...
  And he's there to make the catch.


Here's the righty Russell-78. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  one gone.
  Stone-70 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Popped him up ...
  Way up there, behind the pitcher's mound ...
  Sizemore-73 back-pedaling ...
  and makes the catch on the edge of the grass.


That will bring up the lefty Kenney-69. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  two away.
  Stone-70 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  Ground ball to Sizemore-73 at shortstop ...
  He takes a step to his left to field it ...
  And then throws out Kenney-69.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_Midwest...
  And after 5 it's USA_Midwest 7 - USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 5.

*** Top of the 6th ***
*** USA_Midwest 7 - USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 5 ***
*** Due up for USA_ALA_LOU_MSP: May-72, Otis-73, and Melton-71 ***


Now here's May-72. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  nobody down here in the Top of the 6th.
  The pitch on the way to May-72 ...

  Slapped past the mound ...
  And right at Hunt-71 ...
  He throws to Clendenon-66 for the out.


So here's Otis-73. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  one out.
  Reuss-80 delivers ...

  Liner to left ...
  But right at Lock-64 for the out.


Now Melton-71 digs in. 
  He entered the game batting .222 with 25 HR and 57 RBI.
  two gone here in the Top of the 6th.
  Melton-71 waits ... 
  Reuss-80 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's a base hit into left field ...
  Lock-64 picks it up quickly to hold Melton-71 to a single.


That will bring up the righty Sizemore-73. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  two down.
  Melton-71 takes his lead from first.
  Melton-71 has a good lead ...

  Melton-71 goes ...
  a good throw by Zimmerman-66 ...
  and Melton-71 is cut down trying to steal!


  No runs, 1 hit, and nobody left on base for USA_ALA_LOU_MSP...
  And after 5 and a half it's USA_Midwest 7 - USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 5.

*** Bottom of the 6th ***
*** USA_Midwest 7 - USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 5 ***
*** Due up for USA_Midwest: Zimmerman-66, Hunt-71, and Lock-64 ***


Up to bat is Zimmerman-66. 
  He entered the game batting .211 with 1 HR and 20 RBI.
  nobody gone.
  And here comes the pitch ...

  Zimmerman-66 hits a little come-backer to the mound ...
  taken there by Stone-70 ... 
  and he fires to May-72 to get him.


Hunt-71 steps in. 
  He entered the game batting .228 with 28 RBI.
  one gone.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  It gets a piece of Hunt-71 ...
  He'll jog down to first.


Coming up to the plate is Lock-64. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2 with 1 RBI.
  one out.
  Hunt-71 leads off first.
  And they won't hold Hunt-71 here, May-72 is well off the bag.
  Stone-70 winds and deals ...

  Line drive right at Foster-77 ...
  And he snares it for the out.


Now batting, Clendenon-66. 
  He entered the game batting .247 with 20 HR and 56 RBI.
  two out here in the Bottom of the 6th.
  Hunt-71 takes his lead from first.
  And May-72 not holding Hunt-71 on.
  And Stone-70 steps off the mound for a moment...
  he is ready now...
  the pitch...

  Ball four ... and Clendenon-66 draws a walk.
  Hunt-71 stops at second.


Now at the plate, Colbert-72. 
  He has had some luck kocking in baserunners this season.
  He entered the game batting .240 with 35 HR and 86 RBI.
  two gone.
  Hunt-71 takes his lead from second. Clendenon-66 stretching his lead at first.
  Stone-70 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  hit in the air to left field ...
  going back is Foster-77 ...
  way back ...
  and it's off the wall ...
  Colbert-72 cruises toward second for a double.

  They are going to send the runner home ...
  the cutoff goes to Melton-71 who relays it home ...
  and he's safe!
  Here comes Hunt-71 to score.
  Scoring from first is Clendenon-66.
  and Colbert-72 takes third on the throw.


Browne-66 taking a moment to clean some dirt from his spikes ...
And now he steps in to face Stone-70.
  two down here in the Bottom of the 6th.
  Colbert-72 is parked on third. 
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Just missed inside, and that's ball four.


Shannon-68 steps in. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3.
  two down.
  Runners at the corners.
  Big hole on the right side with May-72 holding the runner.
  Stone-70 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  A swing and a miss ...
  Shannon-68 waves at the fastball ...
  And that's strike three.


  2 runs, 1 hit, and 2 runners left on base for USA_Midwest...
  6 in the books, and it's USA_Midwest 9 - USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 5.

*** Top of the 7th ***
*** USA_Midwest 9 - USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 5 ***
*** Due up for USA_ALA_LOU_MSP: Sizemore-73, Moses-70, and Harper-70 ***


Sizemore-73 is next. 
  He entered the game batting .273 with 36 RBI.
  nobody out here in the Top of the 7th.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's hit in the air to shallow center field ...
  Kenney-69 starts back ...
  but is now coming in ...
  and he makes the catch.


Moses-70 is coming up next. 
  So far today he is 2 for 2 with 1 RBI.
  one out.
  Now the pitch to Moses-70 ...

  A bouncer in front of the plate ...
  Zimmerman-66 has it ...
  And throws to first for the easy out.


Now Harper-70 digs in. 
  He is showing some decent power this year.
  He entered the game batting .267 with 33 HR and 81 RBI.
  two gone.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  And that's up the middle ...
  Russell-78 glides over ... 
  but that's going to get through ...
  Kenney-69 cuts it off ...
  a base hit for Harper-70.


So here's Agee-66. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  two down here in the Top of the 7th.
  Harper-70 stretching his lead at first.
  Reuss-80 glances over at first ...
  Reuss-80 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  In there for strike three ...
  Reuss-80 got him with the slider.


  No runs, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for USA_ALA_LOU_MSP...
  And after 6 and a half it's USA_Midwest 9 - USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 5.

*** Bottom of the 7th ***
*** USA_Midwest 9 - USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 5 ***
*** Due up for USA_Midwest: Russell-78, Kenney-69, and Zimmerman-66 ***

Time for the seventh-inning stretch.

Carroll-70 is making his way from the bullpen to pitch in relief.


And that brings up Russell-78. 
  He entered the game batting .262 with 29 RBI.
  nobody down.
  Carroll-70 rears back and fires ...

  Hit on the ground to Sizemore-73 at shortstop ...
  He fires it to first ...
  And Carroll-70 quickly dispatches Russell-78.


Stepping to the plate is Kenney-69. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  one out.
  The windup and the pitch from Carroll-70 ...

  Dribbled to third base ...
  Melton-71 gloves it ...
  And fires to May-72 in time for the out.


Coming up next, Zimmerman-66. 
  He entered the game batting .211 with 1 HR and 20 RBI.
  two gone here in the Bottom of the 7th.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Ground ball right to Melton-71 ...
  And he fires a strike to first for the out.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_Midwest...
  We've played 7, and the score is USA_Midwest 9 - USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 5.

*** Top of the 8th ***
*** USA_Midwest 9 - USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 5 ***
*** Due up for USA_ALA_LOU_MSP: Smith-77, Foster-77, and May-72 ***


Smith-77 steps in. 
  He is showing some decent power this year.
  He entered the game batting .270 with 24 HR and 65 RBI.
  nobody out.
  Reuss-80 has thrown 89 pitches so far ...
  and here comes another one ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a little flare to right field ...
  Browne-66 a little slow to react ...
  and all he can do is play it on a hop ...
  Smith-77 will take it ...
  and he's heading towards first with a single.


Foster-77 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now the talented hitter is ready to do some damage.
  nobody down here in the Top of the 8th.
  Smith-77 is parked on first.
  Smith-77 held on by Clendenon-66.
  Reuss-80 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  Grounded to second base ... 
  fielded there by Hunt-71 ... 
  and he goes to Russell-78 for the force ...
  and down to first ...
  in time ... double play!


May-72 is next. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3.
  two gone here in the Top of the 8th.
  Reuss-80 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  Lined to left ...
  That won't fall in, but he hit it hard ...
  And Lock-64 catches it to retire May-72.


  No runs, 1 hit, and nobody left on base for USA_ALA_LOU_MSP...
  7 and a half in the books, and it's USA_Midwest 9 - USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 5.

*** Bottom of the 8th ***
*** USA_Midwest 9 - USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 5 ***
*** Due up for USA_Midwest: Hunt-71, Lock-64, and Clendenon-66 ***

Upshaw-69 is making his way from the bullpen to pitch in relief.


Up to bat is Hunt-71. 
  He entered the game batting .228 with 28 RBI.
  nobody gone.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's lined sharply up the middle ...
  but there's Harper-70 ...
  who reacts quickly and spears it, nice play!


Lock-64 at the plate. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  one out.
  Upshaw-69 cranks and fires ...

  Lock-64 hits it on the ground to second base ...
  up with it there is Harper-70 ... 
  but he bobbles it and will have no play ... 
  charge the error to Harper-70 ...
  as Lock-64 reaches.


Standing in with a quick and powerful bat is Clendenon-66. 
  He entered the game batting .247 with 20 HR and 56 RBI.
  one down.
  Lock-64 stretching his lead at first.
  Upshaw-69 a long look at Lock-64 ...
  Upshaw-69 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  A swing and a miss ... Strike three!


And that brings up the righty Colbert-72. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3 with 1 HR and 5 RBI.
  two down.
  Lock-64 leads off first.
  Lock-64 held on by May-72.
  Now the pitch to Colbert-72 ...

  Well hit to right field ...
  Agee-66 going back, but he has no chance ...
  and that one's well into the cheap seats ...
  Home Run for Colbert-72!
  That drives in Lock-64.
  and Colbert-72 has 2 bombs today.


Browne-66 moves into the box now. 
  He entered the game batting .238 with 8 HR and 34 RBI.
  two gone.
  Now the pitch to Browne-66 ...

  Browne-66 looks at a slider for strike three.


  2 runs, 1 hit, and nobody left on base for USA_Midwest...
  We've played 8, and the score is USA_Midwest 11 - USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 5.

*** Top of the 9th ***
*** USA_Midwest 11 - USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 5 ***
*** Due up for USA_ALA_LOU_MSP: Otis-73, Melton-71, and Sizemore-73 ***


Otis-73 will be the batter. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  nobody gone.
  Otis-73 waits ... 
  Reuss-80 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  Ball four ... he walked him.

Sanders-71 sprints out of the bullpen.


Now Melton-71 strides to the plate. 
  He entered the game batting .222 with 25 HR and 57 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 9th.
  Otis-73 takes his lead from first.
  Sanders-71 a long look at Otis-73 ...
  Sanders-71 sets and deals ...

  Little roller to pitcher ...
  picked up by Sanders-71 ...
  he fires to Hunt-71 for the force ...
  and over to first ...
  in time ... double play!


Standing in to hit is Sizemore-73. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3.
  two gone.
  The pitch on the way to Sizemore-73 ...

  Swung on ...
  and a line drive base hit into left field ...
  Lock-64 comes in to take it on a hop ...
  single for Sizemore-73.


Moses-70 at the plate. 
  He entered the game batting .219 with 1 HR and 18 RBI.
  two out here in the Top of the 9th.
  Sizemore-73 stretching his lead at first.
  Sanders-71 glances over at first ...
  Sanders-71 sets and delivers ...

  Lined to center ...
  But right at Kenney-69 ...
  Who had him played perfectly for the out.

And this one belongs to USA_Midwest!
The final score is USA_Midwest 11 - USA_ALA_LOU_MSP 5